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21 Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
309 m²
3326 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Barkestone Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

21 Barkestone Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK4 2AT). It has a recorded floor area of 309 m² (around 3326 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 309 m² the property is well over the postcode median (186 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £812,000 sits 53.2% above the 2019 sale of £530,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 27.5% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sale on file: £530,000 in November 2019.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

21 Barkestone Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Feb 2019
EPC improved fromD64toC78
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Barkestone Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a porch application was refused at 21 Barkestone Close in 2022.

  1. Jul 2022
    PorchFull
    In report

    Amendment to approved application 20/00331/FUL approved Lean to rear roof revised to a flat roof. New boundary wall with railing. New Flat roof front porch

    Agent
    Designcom Architectural Services
    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    21/01207/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2020
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Two Storey side and part single part two storey rear extension

    Agent
    designcom Architectural services
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00331/FUL
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Barkestone Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£812,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£530,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2019Most recent

    £530,000

    +289.7%over 22 years
  2. 17 September 1997

    £136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK4 2AT: £745,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Barkestone Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Barkestone Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,715

Street avg £3,299

Strongly below

Floor Area

309 m²

Street avg 184 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Milton Keynes district page.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Belvoir Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Howe Park School. 20 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK4 2AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK4 2AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK4 2AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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